Accelerating water tech innovations
through the AquaHacking Challenge, fostering solutions that address critical water challenges.
Our freshwater needs you.
Empowering the next generation of innovators to build a water secure future.
TakeAquaActionTurn your ideas
into impactful solutions.
What does building a water secure future mean for you?
Water security is not just an environmental issue—it is a global economic and geopolitical priority. As water scarcity escalates due to climate change, population growth, and industrial demand, ensuring access to reliable and sustainable water resources is essential for economic stability, food security, and national security.
Imagine launching a start-up or developing a technology that not only solves critical water challenges but also thrives in the marketplace.
AquaAction’s programs
empower innovators by:
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Supporting growth through AquaEntrepreneur
ensuring market adoption of breakthrough water technologies.
ensuring market adoption of breakthrough water technologies.
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Strengthening cross-sector collaboration
with researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders to integrate water security into national and global strategies.
with researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders to integrate water security into national and global strategies.
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Developing and mobilizing future leaders
through awareness programs, inspiring the next generation of water-focused entrepreneurs.
through awareness programs, inspiring the next generation of water-focused entrepreneurs.
Active companies in portfolio
Bi-national
United States and Canada
Female co-founders
Investments received
New jobs in the blue economy
Annual revenue
When you join
our programs
What
you will
gain
You gain more than just knowledge—
you gain access to the tools, network, and opportunities needed to turn your ideas into impactful market-ready solutions. Our support ecosystem is designed to help you succeed at every stage of your journey, from early ideation to commercial success.
World-class skills:
Learn how to build, launch, and scale from successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and award-winning faculty through hands-on training and mentorship.
AquaNation community:
Join a global network of water innovators, gaining access to coaching, resources, trade missions and expansion opportunities in Canada and the U.S.
In-kind products & services:
Access free legal, financial, and technical support, plus marketing tools to help grow your venture.
Access free legal, financial, and technical support, plus marketing tools to help grow your venture.
Pilot opportunities & new customers:
Test your solutions with municipalities, industries, and corporate partners, gaining real-world validation and market tractionAquaHacking
Challenge
Launch your start-up:
This innovation competition will ignite your creative spark to drive measurable change throughout your career. You will develop leadership & entrepreneurial skills while designing a groundbreaking solution to pressing water issues.
AquaEntrepreneur
Program
Scale your enterprise:
This will transform your dreams into reality. We will match you with the right Coaches and Stakeholders to enable the commercialization of your water-tech solutions in Municipal & Industrial markets.
Who we are looking for
You’re a visionary, innovator, changemaker: a water entrepreneur.
AquaAction empowers bold thinkers with new ideas who are ready to tackle the freshwater crisis with cutting-edge solutions.
Whether you’re a student, an early-stage entrepreneur, or an established founder looking to pivot, our programs provide the skills, network, and resources to turn ideas into cutting edge solutions for environmental and economic impact.
From developing breakthrough technologies to scaling market-ready solutions,
AquaHacking, AquaEntrepreneur, and AquaNation will help you launch, refine, and scale your venture. Whether you’re just starting or ready to expand, we’ll connect you with mentors, funding, and pilot opportunities to make waves in the blue economy.
- Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators who are building a water secure future!
Thomas Gradek
RHST Industries
RHST Industries
Naysan Saran
CANN Forecast
CANN Forecast
CleanCatch Baits Team